UN Secretary-General Expresses "Deep Concern" Over North Korea's Legalization of Nuclear Forces

[Asia Economy New York=Special Correspondent Joselgina] United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres expressed "deep concern" on the 9th (local time) over North Korea's legalization of its nuclear force policy, stating "there will be no denuclearization."

At a regular briefing that day, spokesperson Stephane Dujarric conveyed Guterres' comment, saying, "Increasing the role and importance of nuclear weapons in the security doctrine runs counter to the international community's decades-long efforts to reduce and eliminate nuclear risks."

This statement came immediately after North Korea announced the legalization of its nuclear force policy, including the mission, composition, and command and control of its nuclear forces, through a law passed by the Supreme People's Assembly. The UN's position is that this move is a continuous disregard of the United Nations Security Council resolutions.

Furthermore, Secretary-General Guterres reiterated his call for "North Korea to resume dialogue with key relevant parties to achieve sustainable peace and complete, verifiable denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula."

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